Description
Irresistible Fall Desserts: Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls are the ultimate fall treat, combining the comforting flavors of classic apple pie with soft, fluffy cinnamon rolls. Imagine warm, gooey rolls filled with spiced apples and topped with a sweet caramel drizzle, perfect for cozy gatherings or a delightful dessert any day of the week. These irresistible rolls are easy to make and sure to impress family and friends, filling your home with the inviting aroma of autumn.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 cup whole milk (warm)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 3 Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples (peeled and chopped)
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, salt, and yeast.
- Warm the milk (not boiling) and pour it into the dry ingredients along with melted butter. Stir until a sticky dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth. Place it in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm spot for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- While rising, prepare the filling: Mix chopped apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, melted butter, and pecans in a bowl.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle (about ½ inch thick). Spread the apple filling evenly over it.
- Roll tightly from one edge to form a log and slice into rolls.
- Place rolls in a greased baking dish and let them rise again for about 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) while they rise.
- Bake for approximately 25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Drizzle with icing made from powdered sugar mixed with milk before serving.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother dough that rises better.
- Avoid overfilling the rolls to prevent messy baking.
- Always let the rolls cool slightly before drizzling with icing; this prevents it from melting away!
- Feel free to swap out traditional ingredients! Use pecans instead of walnuts for crunch or add a splash of bourbon to the icing for an adult twist. You could even throw in some dried cranberries for a festive touch.
- Store your Fall Desserts: Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days. For longer storage, refrigerate them and reheat in the oven for a few minutes to regain their fluffiness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (85g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg